Lemony Snap Peas With Basil Recipes

LEMON SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add snap peas; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place snap peas in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large skillet, saute the peas, lemon zest and thyme in butter until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH BASIL AND LEMON

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add Sugar snap peas, season with salt and pepper.
• Stir-fry until crisp-tender, or about 3 minutes.
• Add basil and lemon zest, stir-fry until basil is wilted and fragrant.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH LEMON, GARLIC, AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring 6 cups water to brisk boil in 3- or 4-quart saucepan. Add salt and peas and cook until crisp-tender, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes depending on size of peas.
• Drain peas, shock in ice water, drain again, and pat dry. (Peas can be set aside for up to 1 hour.).
• Heat oil over medium heat in medium sauté pan. Add zest and garlic; sauté until garlic is soft but not browned, about 2 minutes. Add peas, lemon juice, and basil; toss to combine. Cook until just heated through, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve immediately.

LEMONY PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Whisk the mustard, lemon juice, vinegar and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and vegetable oil until smooth. Season with more salt.
• Make the salad: Fill a large bowl halfway with ice water. Set a colander in the ice bath. Bring a medium pot of heavily salted water to a boil; add a pinch of sugar. Add the snap peas and cook 2 minutes. Remove with a strainer or slotted spoon and transfer to the colander in the ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain the snap peas and spread out on a kitchen towel; pat dry.
• When ready to serve, transfer the snap peas to a large bowl and season with salt, the red pepper flakes and a pinch of sugar. Toss to blend. Add the raw snow peas and arugula and drizzle with the dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

LEMONY SNAP PEAS WITH VARIATIONS

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, bring the 8 cups of water to a boil; add peas and cook until crisp-tender, about 30 seconds.
• Drain and plunge peas into the ice water bath to stop them from cooking; drain again and slice peas in half diagonally.
• In a medium bowl, combine lemon zest and the remaining ingredients with a whisk; add peas and toss gently to coat in sauce.
• Radish and Feta variation: Prepare the base recipe, but only use 1/8 teaspoon of the salt. Add 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes, 1/3 cup crumbled feta (1 1/2 oz), and 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or basil to the pea mixture. Adds about 30 calories.
• Israeli Couscous and Dill variation: Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a saucepan, over medium heat, and saute 2/3 cup Israeli couscous, for 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Drain and rinse. Prepare the base recipe with 6 ounces of peas, increase the salt to 1/2 teaspoon and substitute 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic for the shallot. Combine pea mixture, couscous, and 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill. Top with 2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese. Adds about 140 calories.
• Toasted Almond and Pecorino variation: Prepare base recipe. Toast 3 tablespoons sliced almonds in a small skillet; cook over medium heat until lightly brown, about 3 minutes. Add almonds to pea mixture, tossing lightly. Top with 3 tablespoons shaved pecorino Romano cheese. Adds about 40 calories.

LEMON-BASIL SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 30 seconds. Add snow peas and yellow pepper; saute for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; saute 1 minute longer. Serve immediately.

BASIL SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the peas and water. Cover and cook on high for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.